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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,889.84, 13,317.48 and 4,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,889.84, 13,317.48 and 4,996.80 is: 7,485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,889.84 : 13,317.48 = 4,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,889.84/13,317.48 = 4,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,889.84x = 13,317.48 × 4,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,889.84x = 66,544,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,544,784.06/8,889.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,485.49

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